Characterization and Transcriptome Studies of Autoinducer Synthase Gene from Multidrug Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Strain 863 by Ng, Chung Kiat, How, Kah Yan, Tee, Kok Keng, Chan, Kok Gan

“…Quorum sensing (QS) is a cell-to-cell communication system that uses autoinducers as signaling molecules to enable inter-species and intra-species interactions in response to external stimuli according to the population density. …”

Free radical scavenging, antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities of Orthosiphon stamineus. by Alshawsh, M.A., Abdulla, M.A., Ismail, S., Amin, Z.A., Qader, S.W., Hadi, H.A., Harmal, N.S.

Removal of endotoxins from plasmid DNA: analysis of aggregative interaction of mobile divalent metal cations with endotoxins and plasmid DNA by Clarence M. Ongkudon, Hodges E, Murphy K, Danquah MK

“…The results from the hydrodynamic size analysis showed that the addition of Zn(2+) resulted in the maximum theoretical number of lipopolysaccharide molecules per aggregate particle. Dynamic light scattering analysis showed that plasmid DNA aggregates formed a larger maximum hydrodynamic size when it was treated with Ca(2+) than the other two cations. …”
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Recent advances in the development of multifunctional lipid-based nanoparticles for co-delivery, combination treatment strategies, and theranostics in breast and lung cancer by Loo, Yan Shan, Zahid, N. Idayu, Madheswaran, Thiagarajan, Mat Azmi, Intan Diana

“…The development of multifunctional nanoplatforms is, therefore, a key concept in the amelioration of progressive and/or drug-resistant cancer cells and bypass of barriers in the delivery of anticancer molecules. Herein, we consolidate information on the recent advances in multifunctional lipid-based NPs for application in therapeutic and/or theranostic intervention of breast and lung cancer in animal models and human clinical trials. …”

Comparative structural, digestion and absorption characterization of three common extruded plant proteins by Wang, Yuxiang, Zheng, Zhaojun, Zhang, Chaoyang, Wu, Cong, Tan, Chin-Ping, Liu, Yuanfa

“…It also led to the disruption of original disulfide bonds and hydrophobic interactions within protein molecules, and the formation of new cross-links. Intriguingly, compared to native plant proteins, TVPs’ α-helix/β-sheet values decreased from 0.68 to 0.69 to 0.56–0.65. …”

Materials science and technology: past, present and the future by Kassim, Anuar

“…All these atoms, when combined to form molecules or compounds, are called materials. The existence of “Man” through the eyes of science, were made from materials in the universe through evolution process. …”
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Detection Of Triglyceride Based On Microwave Dielectric Properties Of Triglyceride Enzymatic Reaction by Hamid, Hasnidar

“…These dielectric properties are important in carrying out the investigation of molecules interaction of triglyceride as a substrate and lipase as a catalyst in the enzymatic reaction while irradiated with the electromagnetic field. …”
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Absorbance of nickel nanoparticles/polyaniline composite films prepared by radiation technique by Meftah, Abdo Mohammed Ali, Saion, Elias, Abd. Moksin, Mohd Maarof, Zainuddin, Hishamuddin

“…Composites of conducting polymer – metal nanoparticles are of great interest in modern physical and chemical researchers due to their unique physical and chemical properties, which are distinct from those of the bulk metal and molecules .Conducting polymer–metal nanoparticles can be used in diverse fields such as electronics, electrocatalystics and optoelectronics. …”
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Probing the microscopic worlds by ionizing radiation by Saion, Elias

“…In molecular physics research, the desired chemical changes by gamma rays in molecules were used to synthesize functional materials including ionic exchange membranes by radiation grafting, conducting polymers and polymer gels by radiation-induced polymerization and metal nanoparticles by radiation reduction process. …”
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Delivery of chimeric hepatitis B core particles into liver cells. by Tan, Wen Siang, Tey, Beng Ti, Ho, Kok Lian, Lee, Khai Wooi

“…The preS1 ligand was exposed on the surface of the VLPs and was shown to deliver fluorescein molecules into liver cells. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF STUDY: The newly established incorporation method can be used in the development of chimeric VLPs that could serve as potential nanovehicles to target various cells specifically by substituting the preS1 ligand with different cell-specific ligands.…”
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Composition and thermal analysis of lipids from pre-fried chicken nuggets. by Mohammed Nazrim Marikkar, Jalaldeen, Ng, S. L., Che Man, Yaakob

“…The triacylglycerol (TAG) profiles of the commercial brands were similar to that of the sample pre-fried in palm olein, but distinctly different from the sample pre-fried in lard according to the dissimilarities in the contents of TAG molecules namely, PLL, POS, and PPO. Based on thermal analysis, the commercial brands of chicken nuggets could be divided into three distinguishable subgroups namely, Group-A: NPO; Group-B: ACO, AFO, APO, ASO; Group-C: AMO, ARO, JOD, SMO, SOD. …”
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Modeling of Transport Processes for Air Pollutants Enhanced with Geographic Information System by Ekechukwu, Boniface Chuks

“…Dots density is used to represent distribution of pollutant molecules, polygon to represent buildings and lines to represent roads or rails. …”
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Surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy as an alternative for sensing heavy metal ions : a review by Yap, Wing Fen, Mat Yunus, Wan Mahmood

“…Different advancements on active layers or recognition molecules have been discussed in detail and arranged in the order of their chronological evolution. …”
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Fluorescence and molecular simulation studies on the interaction between imidazolium-based ionic liquids and calf thymus DNA by Jumbri, Khairulazhar, Kassim, Mohd Azlan, Mohamad Yunus, Normawati, Abdul Rahman, Mohd Basyaruddin, Ahmad, Haslina, Abdul Wahab, Roswanira

“…Both the fluorescence and docking studies consistently revealed a weak interaction between the two molecules, which corresponded to the binding energy of a stable docking conformation in the range of −5.19 to −7.75 kcal mol−1. …”
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Pathogen interactions with cytokines and host defence: an overview by Seow, Heng Fong

“…Some of the viral defense molecules that interfere with the functions of cytokines include the EBV protein BCRF1 (viral IL-10) which blocks synthesis of cytokines such as IFN-γ, viral IL-17 and IL-8 receptor encoded by the herpesvirus saimiri genome and chemokine receptor homologues of Epstein–Barr virus, herpesvirus saimiri and cytomegalovirus. …”
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Expression profiles of Wnt genes during neural differentiation of mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells by Nordin, Norshariza, Meng, Li, Mason, John O.

“…Increasing evident clearly shows the involvement of the Wnt family of secreted signalling molecules in regulating the behaviour of ES cells. …”
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Investigation of different graphene oxides coated on tapered optical fiber sensor for aqueous ethanol detection by Md Rosli, Mohd Anwarul Arif

“…GO nanostructured materials also react chemically with ethanol molecules, resulting in an increase in the sensitivity of the sensor. …”
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Effect of modified tapioca starch on mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of PBS blends for food packaging by Shafi, Ayu Rafiqah, Abdan, Khalina, Ahmad Saffian, Harmaen, Mohd Dahlan, Khairul Zaman, Jawaid, Mohammad, Lee, Ching Hao

“…Besides, Broad O–H absorption in all specimens show that these are hydrogen bonded molecules and no free O–H bonding was found. SEM testing shows good interfacial bonding between PBS and starch except E40 blends. …”
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Anti-inflammatory effects of asiaticoside on tumor necrosis factor-α and interferon-ᵧ Induced raw 264.7 macrophage by Zainudin, Nurfarahdilla

“…These activated macrophages functions as effectors molecules and are involved in physiological and pathological responses in neural, vascular and immune system. …”
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Formulating palm-based nanoemulsion in room temperature ionic liquids by Tuan Kob Yaakub, Tuan Nurul Azura, Abdul Rahman, Mohd Basyaruddin, Mohammad Latif, Muhammad Alif

“…The ability of Room Temperature Ionic Liquids (RTILs) to support the self-aggregation of amphiphilic molecules such as non-ionic surfactants have enhanced their applications in the industry. …”